A drop of water won't kill you

23 May 2009

While traveling in India, it's easy to convince yourself that every bite of food potentially contains a strain of death. While it is smart to be cautious about tap water and dairy, don’t let fear ruin your experience. In my group of 15, many who broke the “rules” of eating in India by eating salads or drinking lassis (risky because of frequent power outages and potential spoilage), did not get sick, while those who carried napkins everywhere to clean their plates from every speck of tapwater, did. There is no way to completely ensure your safety, so my best advice is for your mental health is use your common sense, choose your risks wisely, and enjoy yourself!